The Shops at Perry Crossing

I love this outdoor mall! Recently changed from Metropolis, this Plainfield shopping gem comes equipped with entertainment, clothes and delicious eats. The pillars of the mall are the large JC Penney, Barnes and Noble, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. My wife typically goes to Ulta, Charlotte Russe, and VS… good for her.
I typically get to choose the food, though. It’s either Hotbox Pizza (the only one on the west side!) or Claddagh if I want to get my Irish on. On nights we’re feeling fancy, we’ll hit up Stone Creek for good steaks, and polish it off with a trip to Carmike Theaters.
I was a big fan of Metropolis, but this change of ownership and layout has been a positive shift. For instance, there is much more parking than there was previously. There’s also an adorable footbridge with life fish (when weather permits) outside JCP. I’m a big fan and typically make it a point to visit The Shops at least once a week.
There are some places you just like being, you know? It’s like putting on your favorite shirt, the one that fits you perfectly. That’s how it feels for me.
…Let’s pretend that didn’t get mushy and sentimental.
I go to Dick’s, throw footballs, punch punching bags, manly manly man…
There. Fixed it.